Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09NIAMEY984
2009-12-15 16:32:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Niamey
Cable title:
Niger: Pro-Tandja Rally Musters 3000
VZCZCXRO6748 RR RUEHMA RUEHPA DE RUEHNM #0984 3491632 ZNR UUUUU ZZH R 151632Z DEC 09 FM AMEMBASSY NIAMEY TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 5518 INFO RUEHZK/ECOWAS COLLECTIVE RHMFISS/HQ USAFRICOM STUTTGART GE
UNCLAS NIAMEY 000984
DEPT FOR AF/W, AF/RSA, AND DRL/AE
PLS PASS TO USAID FOR AFR/W
ACCRA ALSO FOR USAID/WA
PARIS FOR AFRICA WATCHER
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
SUBJECT: Niger: Pro-Tandja Rally Musters 3000
Ref: Niamey 977
UNCLAS NIAMEY 000984
DEPT FOR AF/W, AF/RSA, AND DRL/AE
PLS PASS TO USAID FOR AFR/W
ACCRA ALSO FOR USAID/WA
PARIS FOR AFRICA WATCHER
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
SUBJECT: Niger: Pro-Tandja Rally Musters 3000
Ref: Niamey 977
1. On December 15, the Patriotic Movement for the Defense of the
Nation and People, supporters of President Tandja's continuation in
office, organized a rally in downtown Niamey to show support for
President Tandja and the National Assembly.
2. The roughly 3000 supporters consisted of students, government
workers, and members of the Cabinet. The organizers received a
permit, as was the case for the opposition rally on December 13.
The event proceeded without violence or arrests.
ALLEN
DEPT FOR AF/W, AF/RSA, AND DRL/AE
PLS PASS TO USAID FOR AFR/W
ACCRA ALSO FOR USAID/WA
PARIS FOR AFRICA WATCHER
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV KDEM SOCI PHUM NG
SUBJECT: Niger: Pro-Tandja Rally Musters 3000
Ref: Niamey 977
1. On December 15, the Patriotic Movement for the Defense of the
Nation and People, supporters of President Tandja's continuation in
office, organized a rally in downtown Niamey to show support for
President Tandja and the National Assembly.
2. The roughly 3000 supporters consisted of students, government
workers, and members of the Cabinet. The organizers received a
permit, as was the case for the opposition rally on December 13.
The event proceeded without violence or arrests.
ALLEN